winterizing truck

Hi all,
I am approaching winter here in NJ and am wondering what i need to do if anything to winterize??? I plan on going out everyday i can but need to know what i should do in between.

thanks.

You mean to tell me 28 pp. have read this post and NO ONE has any advice??????????? come on people. alittle help here please.

Someone had a similar question not long ago.. Only 1 response there also http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=23003

Perhaps the folks that read you post do not know or they do not understand what you need?

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

Well, a good start would be looking on google for winterizing trailers. I did a quick search and got mostly RV's, but that should give you a good idea.

If your going out everyday, you may want to consider a small space heater (electric) placed inside the trailer overnights.. This 'may' help keep your water lines from freezing and bursting... But with the walls being so thin and uninsulated, you'll probably have to drain everything daily. CowboyBob wrote in one of his posts how he had to insulate his trailer (too cold in the winters).

Thank you all.

I think one thing to throw in to this post is the trunk or vehicle that is hauling the trailer or the truck itself. Have hoses checked, oil and filter changed, belts check for cracks and or replaced and possible radiator power flush and a good mix of antifreeze for your area. Also have tires checked for wear, and even the brakes. Have battery checked and any other winterizing offer that a good service station offers. After a day of selling, the last thing you need is a busted radiator hose, non starting vehicle or sliding into another vehicle. With on the road selling most of the posts have missed the daily drives. Keep a decent shovel around, sand, ice melt, jumper cables, safety road reflectors, cell phone, flashlight and "maybe" a jump start pack (I don't have one and have my reservations on these.) As for travel keep some good blankets, water, packaged food and if extensive travel on desolate roads a small camping heater. I think I covered as much as I can remember for safe winter driving and getting stranded. RJF

Like UncVic said the main thing is the water and other liquids, either drain them daily or insulate well and keep warm. Look for something like a pipe warmer that is basically a flexible wrap heater you plug in to keep pipes in crawlspaces from freezing. One of the oil filled space heaters would work well inside the unit, these are the safest type available IMO, I use a couple of them around here on those few frosty nights florida gets (like tonight!)If you can park it in a sheltered area it will help.

Making sure your tow vehicle is serviced and ready for cold weather is also a very good idea